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. 2006 Jul 19;2006(3):CD003087. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003087.pub2

Louis 1998.

Methods Surgeons randomised to one of two groups using sealed envelopes. Details of method of randomisation not given. Perforation test ‐ gloves filled with 1000 mls of water, suspended from occluded cuff five feet above ground. The gloves and digits were pressurised and water jets noted.
Participants Surgeon and assistant. Orthopaedic surgery. 117 double inner gloves and 106 latex/steel inner gloves were collected.
Interventions Standard double gloves versus latex inner glove with polyester/stainless steel wire weave outer glove
Outcomes Number of perforations.
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? Low risk A ‐ Adequate